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Temples and Shrines

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Maneki-neko beckoning cats at Gotoku-ji temple
Kanto, Temples and Shrines

Gotoku-ji Temple

by touristinjapanupdated on April 14, 2020February 28, 2019Leave a Comment on Gotoku-ji Temple

In the Setagaya district of Tokyo, in a quiet residential area, there is a real hidden gem of a temple. The Gotoku-ji buddhist temple is not amongst Tokyo’s biggest tourist magnets – probably because it’s located a bit away from everything else. However it has something really unique to offer: thousands of Maneki-neko figures (beckoning …

Sojiji Soin Temple (Noto), Kyo-zo
Chubu, Temples and Shrines

Sojiji Soin Temple

by touristinjapanupdated on April 15, 2020January 7, 2019Leave a Comment on Sojiji Soin Temple

Sojiji Temple, or Sojiji Soin Father Temple, is a Zen temple located on the Noto Peninsula, in Ishikawa Prefecture. Sojiji was historically a very important Zen Temple in Japan, overseeing 16,000 subordinate temples across the country. Sadly large parts of the temple were destroyed during a fire in 1898. Over the years the buildings were …

Kanto, Temples and Shrines, Tokyo

Meiji Shrine

by touristinjapanupdated on August 29, 2021October 29, 2018Leave a Comment on Meiji Shrine

Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingū) is a shinto shrine located in Shibuya, Tokyo. The shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Emperor Meiji and his wife Shōken. It is built in the traditional Nagare-zukuri style which is common for shinto shrines. The style can be identified by the large, curving roofs which extend over the entrance …

Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion Temple
Kansai, Kyoto, Temples and Shrines

Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion

by touristinjapanupdated on April 16, 2020October 22, 2018Leave a Comment on Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji, meaning Temple of the Golden Pavilion, is one of the most well known attractions in Kyoto. The three story pavilion has it’s two top floors covered in gold leaf.  The building is located in a beautiful zen-style Japanese garden. The complex dates back to the late 1300’s.

Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa. Licensed under CC. Credit: James Faulkner
Kanto, Temples and Shrines, Tokyo

Senso-ji temple

by touristinjapanupdated on January 21, 2020July 2, 20184 Comments on Senso-ji temple

Senso-ji (Sensō-ji), widely known as Asakusa Kannon Temple, is Tokyo’s oldest buddhist temple. Located in Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most lively and busy districts, Senso-ji is one of the most visited spiritual sites in the world. This bright and colorful temple attracts so many people from all over the world that at times it’s even hard …

Cherry Blossoms in front of the Tochoji pagoda
Fukuoka, Kyushu, Temples and Shrines

Tocho-ji Temple, Fukuoka

by touristinjapanupdated on April 19, 2020May 7, 2018Leave a Comment on Tocho-ji Temple, Fukuoka

Tocho-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple located in Fukuoka. It is one of the major attractions within the city, and is a definite must-visit when in Fukuoka. In this post I will introduce you to a bit of the history of the place along with a walkthrough of some of the temples main attractions. Kukai, …

Path at Nanzo-in
Fukuoka, Kyushu, Temples and Shrines

Nanzo-in Temple

by touristinjapanupdated on April 19, 2020April 28, 2018Leave a Comment on Nanzo-in Temple

Nanzo-in Temple near Fukuoka, Kyushu is best known for it’s gigantic reclining Buddha statue. The statue is said to be the largest bronze statue in the world. The temple itself does however have a very interesting history, which is worth telling. The history of Nanzo-in Temple Nanzo-in has a very interesting and unusual history compared …

Dazaifu Shrine
Fukuoka, Kyushu, Temples and Shrines

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

by touristinjapanon April 12, 2018April 12, 2018Leave a Comment on Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine near Fukuoka is a beautiful and very popular Shinto shrine. The shrine, which is dedicated to the scholar and politician Michizane (Tenjin) who lived over a thousand years ago, is very popular amongst students as a place to pray for luck in studies. In this post I talk about my visit to …

Dazaifu Train
Fukuoka, Getting around, Kyushu, Temples and Shrines

How to get to Dazaifu Tenmagu Shrine

by touristinjapanupdated on April 12, 2018April 12, 2018Leave a Comment on How to get to Dazaifu Tenmagu Shrine

In this post I describe some options for how you get to Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine. There are a couple of ways make this trip. Head over to my post about Dazaifu to read more about the shrine.

Kansai, Temples and Shrines

Engyo-ji temple on Mount Shosha

by touristinjapanupdated on April 19, 2020March 8, 2018Leave a Comment on Engyo-ji temple on Mount Shosha

Engyo-ji was one of my favorite spots when we visited Himeji, so I want to share this little tip with you. Located just outside Himeji city, Engyo-ji temple makes a perfect half-day side trip and can easily follow your mandatory visit to Himeji castle. We didn’t really know what to expect when we got on …

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